Marion County Health Data
Marion County, Illinois
Health Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.4 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
404
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Marion County, Illinois
Marion County health lags significantly
Marion County's 72.4-year life expectancy falls nearly 6 years below the U.S. average of 78.3 years, marking a substantial gap. With 19.7% of residents reporting poor or fair health, the county exceeds the national average of 18%.
Well below Illinois health outcomes
At 72.4 years, Marion County's life expectancy trails the state average of 76.0 years by 3.6 years—among the lowest in Illinois. The 6.5% uninsured rate marginally exceeds Illinois's 6.3% average, suggesting insurance access is not the primary health driver.
Mixed provider resources
Marion County's 35 primary care providers per 100,000 rank below neighboring Madison County (48) and Mason County (39), limiting routine care access. However, its 404 mental health providers per 100,000 significantly exceed regional peers, indicating strong behavioral health capacity.
Healthcare access and coverage challenges
With 6.5% uninsured and only 35 primary care providers per 100,000, Marion County residents face dual barriers to care. The county's health crisis extends beyond insurance—limited providers and a 19.7% poor/fair health rate signal deeper systemic challenges.
Getting covered is step one
Marion County's 6.5% uninsured rate means roughly 3,000 residents lack health insurance—a critical gap for a county facing health challenges. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore coverage options and take the first step toward better health.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.